Olujimi Slams Adeyeye Over Weaving Falsehood And Lies To Curry Sympathy.

Olujimi Slams Adeyeye Over Weaving Falsehood And Lies To Curry Sympathy.

PRESS RELEASE.

1) My attention was drawn to a slanderous, mischievous and malicious write up by some lawyers and members of the Apc imputing that judgement was purchased in my case at the Ekiti Senatorial Tribunal and Appeal.

My initial reaction was to say am not a member of their party and to allow them steam in their sauces

2) On second thoughts, i felt, they and their co travellers might misconstrue silence to be admission of guilt.

Let me make it clear, that at no time before, during and after the trial have i met with nor discussed the case with the Gov of Ekiti state Dr Kayode Fayemi.

3) As a committed party person, i saw the allusion to the fact that Gov Fayemi negotiated the judiciary on my behalf as an insult, not only to my integrity, but that of the noble judges who i never met but were fearless in the discharge of justice despite the odds and of course, on the Governor whose preoccupation is only about his party.

4) I will not hold brief for anyone but state that my case against Prince Adeyeye was straight forward. It was on the issue of my stolen mandate bordering on voodoo votes that were added to give him victory.

5) It was an issue of sorting real ballots from 'the rest' and counting them in the presence of Inec officials, Police, DSS and Lawyers of both parties. In fact, after the recounting of the real votes of 2 local governments, it was clear that the game was up.

6) Prince Adeyeye had a competent team of lawyers who tried all they could but who in their minds know we were proactive and scrutinized every move. He must point out where judgement was purchased because he lost unanimously at the Tribunal and at Appeal.

7) Rather than ask for forgiveness from God and look inwards in order to correct his ways, Prince Adeyeye is still reeling in the stupor of his loss to be able to make such spurious, unethical, uncouth defamatory statement against their Lordships! He had assumed that being a member of the ruling party immuned him from the discovery of falsified votes.

8) It smacks of bad faith, incompetence and ridicule of the judiciary and legal profession. It is a great pity and i hope the NJC takes note and acts accordingly.

9) Prince Adeyeye was riddled with controversy in the PDP. He left and joined the APC, got waiver and ticket immediately from the Governor to contest the Senatorial seat only to turn to an adversary within a year. That speaks volume of his person.

10) It is sickening to find people weaving falsehood and lies and believing same in order to curry sympathy.

11) I hope the signatories to the document will take note and retract it so that the falsehood told them does not become their albatross.

For the umpteenth time, i am not a member of the APC and will never seek refuge from my enemies. Dr Kayode Fayemi is the governor of Ekiti state and i will accord him his due respect as i have done for others before him, it doesn't make me a member of his party but a properly raised adult.

12) Thank u.

'Biodun Olujimi

Senator, Ekiti South

Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

SPEECH OF HIGH CHIEF OMOTUNDE PAUL .THE ELEMO (ORAYE) OF ISE KINGDOM DURING THE INSTALLATION OF OGBESE CHIEF PRIEST (AWORO OGBESE) ON 30TH OF SEPTEMBER 2020Today, we are again, establishing a new beginning, a new relationship, a new leadership particularly in the development and preservation of our traditions.The title of AWORO OGBESE is an integral part of the ELEMO dynasty as it reserves the preisthood roles and serves as the traditional gateway between the gods of our land (OGBESE ABA EYE) and her people which makes it expedient on our part to ensure transparency in the process of nomination cum the approval and the installation.Every country in the world has its own festival and it's tradition to them. People all over the world gather during festivals to celebrate and also want to share pleasant times. Ise Ekiti is not exceptional. Ogbese festival is an annual festival in the ancient town of Ise Ekiti, Ekiti state Nigeria.

SPEECH OF HIGH CHIEF OMOTUNDE PAUL .THE ELEMO (ORAYE) OF ISE KINGDOM DURING THE INSTALLATION OF OGBESE CHIEF PRIEST (AWORO OGBESE) ON 30TH OF SEPTEMBER 2020

Today, we are again, establishing a new beginning, a new relationship, a new leadership particularly in the development and preservation of our traditions.

The title of AWORO OGBESE is an integral part of the ELEMO dynasty as it reserves the preisthood roles and serves as the traditional gateway between the gods of our land (OGBESE ABA EYE) and her people which makes it expedient on our part to ensure transparency in the process of nomination cum the approval and the installation.

Every country in the world has its own festival and it's tradition to them. People all over the world gather during festivals to celebrate and also want to share pleasant times. Ise Ekiti is not exceptional. Ogbese festival is an annual festival in the ancient town of Ise Ekiti, Ekiti state Nigeria. The festival is the celebration of water and water is life. We are using the festival to reconnect with our creator and accentors, it is unfair to call Ogbese devotees an idol worshippers because Christ himself performed His first miracle with water.

The festival is annually hosted by the Elemo Family headed by my humble self (HIGH CHIEF OMOTUNDE PAUL). The Festival is a massive celebration that offers lots of foods, drinks, dance and music in honor and remembrance of Ogbese (Aba eye, aja murugbon wole) contribution and her protection during War. We can not celebrate this year festival as planned due to the covid-19 pandemic and in strictly compliance with the Ekiti state government directive and guildlines to curb the further spread of the deadly virus, we have restricted the number of invitees to such a sizable crowd you're witnessing today.

OGBESE FESTIVAL is usually celebrated around the Ember months, especially during the rainy season. Ogbese festival tells a message pertaining to our customs, traditional values, mythology and culture. During this festival, we invoke the spirit of our ancestor (Ogbese) in prayer for King (The Arinjale of Ise kingdom) and also offer prayer for people of Ise - Kingdom , Ekiti state, Nigeria and the world at large for peace, progress and favor of God "ELEDUMARE".

Honestly there is nothing wrong with celebrating our culture and festival; we are the one attaching evil to them while it is pure and divine.

We appreciate our Kabiesi, the Paramount ruler of Ise-Kingdom, HRM Oba (Dr) David. A. Ajayi. JP,MON,PhD. Aweloye II. The Arinjale of Ise kingdom for his exemplary leadership which has accorded many of us (Clan Heads) the privilege to contribute our quoter into our respective communities.

Today, I charge you, CHIEF ABIODUN OWOSENI the newly installed AWORO OGBESE to put in your best in commemorating the efforts of our forefathers by ensuring consistent promotion of peace and tranquility for cohesive relationship among all sons and daughters of our dear Elemo dynasty and Ise-Ekiti in general

On my part as the Traditional Clan Head of Elemo (ORAYE) dynasty, I shall continue to cooperate with His Royal Majesty, The Arinjale of ise kingdom and other stakeholders in providing qualitative and world-class leadership that is geared towards Youths Emancipation and Empowerment, Human Capital Development, Capacity Building and General welfare of our entire race.

Once again, I congratulate you and wish you a successful installation ceremony.

Signed:

High Chief Omotunde

The Elemo ORAYE, Ise-Kingdom

Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Delta APC Mock Uduagha: He Came Alone, Left Alone...

Delta APC Mock Uduagha: He Came Alone, Left Alone...

The Delta State chapter of the All Progressive Congress has said former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan who dumped the party to return to the Peoples Democratic Party won’t be missed because he didn’t add value to the APC when he joined.

The former governor Uduaghan had on Monday dumped the APC for the PDP after barely two years of joining the APC.

In a statement s by its Publicity Secretary, Sylvester Imonina, on Tuesday, the APC said, ‘For record purposes, the former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan came into APC as a loner and has left to where he came from the same way.

“In politics, and in line with freedom of association as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As amended), he has the right to choose whosoever to associate with for whatever reasons.

“He should not forget the fact that when PDP was uninhabitable for him, he was housed by the Delta APC despite the fact that he did not come to APC with anybody under the guise of being a self-acclaimed ‘John the Baptist’ which eventually proved to be a deceitful mission.”

Imonina said Delta APC “will not miss him in any way because APC accommodated him out of compassion as an orphaned politician displaced by the same PDP he has returned to. We wish him well.”

Credit: Punch

Ondo2020: Many injured as PDP, APC supporters clash

Supporters of the candidates of the All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) again clashed on Tuesday at Ipele and Owo towns leaving several persons injured and vehicles damaged.

Both parties have confirmed the clash, with each accusing the other of masterminding the attacks.

A statement by Kayode Fasua, the spokesman for the Eyitayo Jegede campaign, said the convoy of the PDP candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, was attacked in Ipele and Owo township in Owo Local Government “by heavily armed APC political thugs.”

Mr Fasua also said the victim was rushed to the state’s specialist hospital in Akure.

According to him, two other PDP supporters, Taye Akintufede and Seun Ogunlade, were also shot.

“Besides, some of our campaign vehicles were damaged, as was witnessed in Oba-Akoko community recently,” the PDP campaign spokesman said.

“One of the convoy’s campaign trucks was completely burnt down.

He said a PDP member, Amuda Sikiru, was shot in the face and abdomen during the party’s campaign rally in Owo town by the APC thugs.

Earlier in the day, the same APC armed hoodlums had blocked the entry point to Ipele community, Jegede’s maternal home, and attempted to turn back the campaign team.

“This spate of attacks on our members by the ruling party in the state is threatening the peace of the state, and is apparently intended to cause violence ahead of the October 10 governorship election.”

However, the Akeredolu campaign spokesman, Olatunde Olabode, disputed the claims.

He said Mr. Jegede “ordered his thugs to unleash coordinated attacks on the innocent people of Ipele and Ijebu in Owo local government area.”

“Our people were traumatised with the sound of gunshots sporadically by Eyiyato Jegede’s thugs in Owo today,” Mr Olabode said.

“Earlier today, on our way to Akoko Southwest in continuation of our local government campaign in Akoko South-west, we noticed that all our billboards and banners have been destroyed at Emure junction.

“Sensing that the PDP might be in the main town, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ordered his campaign convoy to take another route out of the town.

“Despite this, Eyitayo Jegede and the PDP still went ahead to cause mayhem in Owo by attacking innocent members of the public and anyone with APC or Akeredolu branded caps or T-Shirt.”

Mr Olabode said “no fewer than 20 cars were destroyed and many innocent people of Ipele and Ijebu Owo injured”.

He said motorcycles were burnt “and the streets of Ipele littered with shell of bullets.”

“We want to place it on record that Eyitayo Jegede is drumming beat of war. We are preparing for an election that will be determined by the people of this state. The people of Owo are oppressed and victimised by the PDP today,” he said.

Meanwhile, the police command in Ondo has confirmed the mayhem.

A spokesman said the police would investigate the situation “to determine the group which started the crisis.”

“There are accusations and counter accusations from the two parties, but the fact is that thugs from both parties engaged themselves in a fight,” said Tee Leo-Ikoro, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State.

“What we are doing now is to determine which group first launched an attack, and then ‘we will make them examples’ of how not to breach the peace,” he said.

President Buhari Transmits Much Awaited Petroleum Industry Bill To National Assembly

President Buhari Transmits Much Awaited Petroleum Industry Bill To National Assembly

”The bill creates the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. It scraps NNPC & PPPRA, while the NNPC Limited will be incorporated by the Minister of Petroleum. This among other features."

Details shortly:

‘Watch Your Words’: Arewa Consultative Forum Tackles Osinbajo Over Nigeria’s Breakup Warning

‘Watch Your Words’: Arewa Consultative Forum Tackles Osinbajo Over Nigeria’s Breakup Warning

A northern socio-political group, the Arewa Consultative Forum, has criticised Vice President Yemi Osinbajo over his recent comments that present cracks could lead to a break up of the country.

The Vice president should not make statements that would worsen tension in the country.

The ACF cautioned Osinbajo against comments capable of creating further tension in the land.

Osinbajo, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, at an interdenominational church service in Abuja on Sunday to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary, said, “Our walls are not yet broken, but there are obvious cracks that could lead to a break, if not properly addressed.”

At the service, the SGF read Osinbajo’s speech.

The northern body acknowledged that the cracks in the country were unhealthy, but noted that the nation would overcome such.

In an interview with Punch, the National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Emmanuel Yawe while reacting to the Vice President’s comment, cautioned other Nigerian leaders, to “watch their words.”

The ACF’s spokesman, in an interview with The PUNCH, said, “The cracks are unhealthy, but we expect the Vice President to calm nerves and not make a pronouncement that will aggravate the situation.

“The ACF is hopeful that Nigeria will overcome its current travails as it did in the past and even overcame a fratricidal war to break up Nigeria. To do this, Nigerian leaders like Osinbanjo should watch their words.”

REAKING: 36 State Governors Drag President Buhari To Supreme Court

REAKING: 36 State Governors Drag President Buhari To Supreme Court

The 36 states are seeking an order of the Supreme Court quashing Buhari’s Executive order for being unconstitutional. The 36 states of the federation have gone before the Supreme Court to challenge the Presidential Executive Order No. 00-10 of 2020 signed in May. The 36 states, who filed the suit through their respective attorneys general, are seeking an order of the Supreme Court quashing Buhari’s Executive Order for being unconstitutional. The sole respondent in the suit is the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

In the suit filed on their behalf by nine Senior Advocates of Nigeria, led by a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Augustine Alegeh (SAN); and six other lawyers, the 36 states explained that Buhari, by virtue of the Executive Order he signed on May 20, 2020, had pushed the Federal Government’s responsibility of funding both the capital and recurrent expenditures of the state high courts, Sharia Court of Appeal and the Customary Court of Appeal, to the state governments.

They contended that Buhari’s Executive Order No. 00-10 of 2020 was a clear violation of sections 6 and 8(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which make it the responsibility of the Federal Government to fund the listed courts.

The 36 states, which said they had been funding the capital projects in the listed courts since 2009, are also praying the Supreme Court to order the Federal Government to make a refund to them.

Since the 5th of May 2009, the defendant had not funded the capital and recurrent expenditures of the state high courts, Sharia Court of Appeal and the Customary Court of Appeal of the plaintiffs’ states, apart from paying only the salaries of the judicial officers of the said courts.

The plaintiffs’ states have been solely responsible for funding the capital and recurrent expenditures of the state high courts, Sharia Court of Appeal and the Customary Court of Appeal of the plaintiffs’ states, which the defendant has failed and/or refused to fund,” they said.

Breaking: Uduaghan dumps APC, defects to PDP today with supporters

The immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan will today, Monday formally defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with his teaming supporter.

According to NIGER DELTA TODAY (NDT) Online report, the former governor will be rejoining PDP at his Unit 1, Ward 6, Abigborodo in Warri North local government area of the state.

Uduaghan was governor of Delta on the PDP platform for eight years (2007-2015).

He was also a commissioner for health and later Secretary to the State Government under the administration of former Governor James Ibori.

The former governor left the PDP in 2018 for APC where he contested the Delta South Senatorial election but lost to incumbent Senator James Manager.

He was said to have had a cold-war with his successor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, also a medical doctor like him.

Uduaghan was recently sighted at a function with Governor Okowa and Ibori during the Annual General meeting of Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) held at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara.

It was the first time Uduaghan would be seen with his successor (Okowa) in a public function since the 2019 general elections.

NDT reports that the issues that forced the former governor to dump PDP where he was a founding member had been resolved.

Though, Uduaghan had neither confirmed nor denied his return to PDP, some of his loyalists including Hon. Godwin Abigor, a former Delta Assembly lawmaker, last week defected to PDP.

Multiple sources within the PDP and APC have confirmed the development.

Thousands of his supporters were alleged to have already stormed Abigborodo ahead of the defection today (Monday).

Credible sources informed this reporter that the former governor will rejoin his former party at about 11am on Monday.

Court Slams #50m Against Sen Abbo for Assaulting a Woman

Court Slams #50m Against Sen Abbo for Assaulting a Woman

A Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N50 million damages against Senator Elisha Abbo for his violent assault of Osimibibra Warmate inside a sex toy shop in 2019.

A criminal case against the lawmaker was earlier this year dismissed by a Chief Magistrates Court citing insufficient evidence and failure of prosecution to prove its case.

The Senate committee that investigated the incident submitted its report last October, but the report has not been considered because the case was in court.

Organized Labour Unions Suspend Planned Industrial Action

Organized Labour Unions Suspend Planned Industrial Action

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has suspended its planned nationwide strike that would have started today, Monday, September 28, in protest against the hike in pump price of fuel and electricity tariff.

Earlier, there were indications that the Federal Government and NLC might reach an agreement to avert the looming nationwide strike.

The Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo(SAN) tweeted that there was hope the industrial crisis might be avoided.

He stated on his verified Twitter handle(@fkeyamo): “Still negotiating with labour at exactly 12.34am. Some progress have been made. Concrete proposals on the table from both sides.

“Details being worked on by the temporary Secretariat. Gradually moving towards a point of convergence. Let’s hope….”

A source said that it is possible the tariff will be suspended for two weeks, but said nothing specific about fuel pump price.

The source also said a joint government/Labour committee will be set up to review the issues within those two weeks.

it was learnt that a communique is being hammered out, an indication that some sort of agreement had been arrived at.

The issue of pump price hike had links with IMF, the World Bank and other international finance bodies Nigeria is indebted to.

Again, Boko Haram Attacks Gov Zulum's Convoy.

Again, Boko Haram Attacks Gov Zulum's Convoy.

The convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, was again attacked on Sunday morning.

The latest attack, which recorded no death, occurred when the convoy was returning to Maiduguri.

The attack happened around 10.30 am on Sunday, about two kilometers away from Baga.

The convoy, according to some of the people who returned to Maiduguri on Sunday evening from the tour, was shot at by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.

One of them, said, “There was no death recorded this time around except some minor injuries.

“The windscreen of some vehicles was shattered, some vehicles had their tyres busted by gunshots, including the Government House Press Crew bus.

“The military gun truck was also shot at and a soldier had his shoulder scalded with a gunshot.”

An ambush on the convoy of the Governor Zulum, on Friday, had left about 30 persons dead.

The governor’s convoy was said to have been attacked between Monguno and Baga areas of the state.

Baga town was displaced by the Boko Haram insurgents 21 months ago, with most of the residents taking refuge in Monguno and Maiduguri.

Nigerian Politians And Their quest For Power: A Case Study Of Prince Dayo Adeyeye... By Chief Sanya Atofarati

Nigerian Politians And Their quest For Power: A Case Study Of Prince Dayo Adeyeye

By Chief Sanya Atofarati

I sincerely empathize with Prince Dayo Adeyeye particularly on the recent and past challenges that has befallen his political career through misadventures of ideas and associates. It is indeed a trying time for him politically.

So when I read a purported suspension letter of Gov Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state by a factional executive of his party APC, on allegation heavily relying on anti party activities and plots to undermine the party. First, as a principal member of the major oppososing party, I was satisfied and happy, knowing fully well that I would be reaping heavily from their defeat and would never pray for resolvable crisis among them.

Even though some of the allegations, without biase, are lame and would fall-flat before facts. However, a particular part of the "Suspension" letter linked with Senator Biodun Olujimi wherein they alleged their party leader, Kayode Fayemi conspired with Biodun Olujimi to retrieve her stolen Senate Mandate from Prince Dayo Adeyeye, was not only misleading but also a misrepresentation of fact.

An holistic evaluation and assessment of the allegations contained in the "Suspension" letter and political pedigree of its signatories had left many Nigerians worried of how Nigeria politicians cook inflamatory comments just to curry undue sympathy, even at the detriment of the other and the imagery of the state.

Personally, I can understand the many travails cum fraustration of Prince Dayo Adeyeye of APC and a former member of my party PDP. But truth be told, your political misadventure began the day you muted the idea to demolish your House because of an infringing mouse. Despite efforts to open your eyes to the foresaw and the iminient RAIN waiting to befall your career, rather, the come-home-for-roast tunes of the APC sounded so rythmic to your political hears and you gollibly bought into their anticts and danced, danced and danced until you tore apart the UMBERELLA that would have provided you shield during this political rain and heavy storms , hell No!

Sir, you were never trusted, you have never been trusted and you can never be trusted by the APC. Presently now, you already have TRUST ISSUES and even if you decide to return/rejoin PDP today, you can not be trusted not only by members of your party but majorly by your immediate constituents of the South Senatorial District whose trust you have betrayed and geopadized their chances of fielding a Governorship Candidate at two consecutive terms for your self-satisfied Enterprise.

I have no reason to hold brief for Gov Fayemi on any of the allegations leveled against him by his already sinking APC. Notwithstanding, Senator Dayo Adeyeye lacks moral justification to be part of such aimless allegation of conspiracy and anti party activity.

For avoidance of doubts, I attended all the judicial proceedings of the NASS post election matter, particularly the Olujimi vs Adeyeye, from the its first sitting at Tribunal in Ado-Ekiti and I was also there till the last Judgement was delivered at the Appellate Count in Kaduna. Sufficiently I can say that Prince Dayo Adeyeye, even as a lawyer, had no knowledge of the case. When Olujimi had hired a SAN (Egbewole) and bench of other versatile lawyers to argue her case, Adeyeye was busy lobbying around for a backdoor judgement and paid less attention to the sensitivity of the case at hand. Adeyeye only attended the submission of address sitting at the Appeal Court at Fajuyi, Ado-Ekiti and that was the day he made this statement bellow

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/im-not-contesting-ekiti-guber-poll-in-2022-senator-adeyeye/

Meanwhile, as a lawyer, if Adeyeye had taken seriously the matter, taken cognisance of each details like Olujimi did maybe he would have won but instead, the man slips into comfort zone, undermined the Judicial system, relied on external help which eventually failed because they couldn't help his already misfiled defense before the Tribunal panel.

Senator (Chief Mrs) Biodun Olujimi's Victory at the Tribunal was hinged on the application for ballots recount filed by Egbewole SAN and niether Chief Bello Balogun Esq of Dayo Adeyeye nor INEC and any necessary parties in the suit objected to the application, rather they uninanimously agreed to abide by whatever the outcome of the ballot recount and the honourable court granted the quest.

Upon the recount of the ballot papers by INEC in the presence of the parties Counsel and Representatives, they discovered a whopping some of 20,000 non existing votes that had been mischievously and unlawfully added to Dayo Adeyeye's votes. Perhaps inexperience on the Balogun's or the expertise of Egbewole SAN, Adeyeye's lead Counsel admitted before the court that it was a "wrong computation" which the Judge queried why the wrong computations were not made in favour of the plaintiff.

After the deduction of the fictitious 20,000 vote, Olujimi was declared winner of the election having polled over 2,000 of the highest lawful votes, she was consequently declared winner and returned.

Uncle Dayo Adeyeye Sir, your political injuries are self-inflicted. Stop blaming the same Fayemi that gave you the privilege to fly his party ticket, don't blame the same Olujimi who stepped down her own governorship ambition (Being a brother from the South Senatorial District) to push you up with over 550 delegates in the PDP primary and still backed you up with about 100 million naira cash just to see you succeed.

It is too late to cry....!

Chief Sanya Atofarati

Ekiti PDP Chieftain,

Saturday, September 26, 2020.

2023: I’ll support Tinubu if he wants to be president — Buhari

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2023: I’ll support Tinubu if he wants to be president — Buhari

Oyo North lawmaker, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, says he will support All Progressives Congress stalwart, Bola Tinubu, to be the next president of Nigeria the moment he declares his interest in the nation’s top job.

Buhari said this during an interview with journalist, Edmund Obilo, on Thursday.

When asked if Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State was working against Tinubu’s interest, Buhari said that was not true.

He responded, “No. I am Tinubu. I am not Fayemi and I will not be in a meeting where somebody would be working against Tinubu. I am supporting Tinubu.”

Responding to a question on whether Tinubu was running for president, Buhari said, “If he wants to be President, I will support him. I will campaign for him.”

As regards the crisis rocking the APC in Oyo State, the lawmaker said the disagreement was caused by the loss of the governorship seat to the Peoples Democratic Party.

He, however, said a former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, is the leader of the party in the state.

When asked if the death of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi had affected the progress of the APC in Oyo State, the lawmaker responded, “Of course. Ajimobi meant different things to many people.”

There is So Much Pressure On INEC To Rig Ondo Election - Wike Raises Alarm

There is So Much Pressure On INEC To Rig Ondo Election - Wike Raises Alarm

Wike believes that the PDP will win the Ondo Governorship election but claims the APC is putting INEC under pressure to win the poll having lost in Edo State, the Channels Television has tweeted on Surise Daily Interview Programne on Friday morning.

According to Wike, large crowds during political campaigns do not validate how popular a political party or candidate is.

Governor Wike also explained the role in the Edo Governorship election that gave PDP’s Godwin Obaseki a second term of four years.

Wike attributed the success of the Edo Governorship poll to the visa ban on election riggers by the US, Governor Wike also hailed Edo people for not allowing the Governorship election to be compromised.

There is so much pressure on INEC to rig Ondo election – Wike raises alarm

Ekiti PDP Crisis: Fayose, Olujimi Groups Clash Over Party Office In Ikole

Ekiti PDP Crisis: Fayose, Olujimi Groups Clash Over Party Office In Ikole

The crisis rocking the Ekiti State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took another dimension yesterday, Thursday, September 24, 2020, as groups allegedly loyal to former Governor Ayo Fayose and his erstwhile deputy, Senator Biodun Olujimi clashed over ownership of the Ikole local government Secretariat of the party.

The state Executive led by a former House of Representatives, Hon. Kehinde Odebunmi was said to have been scheduled for the inuaguration of the newly elected party executive in the area, when suddenly, a pocket of some harm-to-teeth thugs alleged to have been sponsored by a group loyal to Fayose stormed the party office to disperse the party members and executives sitted awaiting the arrival of the Chairman, Odebunmi for the inuaguration.

Meanwhile, the party members overpowered the sponsored thugs as they took to heel the moment the people raised the alarm and the thugs were chased from different directions.

If recalled, the party's March 7 Ward Congress has continued to generate disunity among the opposition PDP in the state as groups have approached Courts seeking clarification over the legality of the exercise. However, the both camps who perherps lack confidence in the NWC of the party had went ahead to conduct parallel Local Government and State Congresses and Two State Chairmen have consequently emerged with Senator Olujimi group having Kehinde Odebunmi while Fayose holding on to a former Commissioner for Environment, Bisi Kolawole as Chairmen, respectively.

Speaking with media, shortly after the Inuaguration, Kehinde Odebunmi said, “We congratulate the newly Inuagurated party executives in Ikole LG and we must sincerely commend them for their commitment to party ideals. They have today demonstrated thier readiness to resist any form of dictatorship and oppression in Ekiti PDP."

The former Chairman of Ikole local government Council, Hon. (Mrs) Biola Olukayode-Ajayi, speaking with Ojaomonews.com, said;

“We are optimistic that PDP will constitute the next government in Ekiti state. We already know where and what led to our defeat in the June 2018 governorship election and we are not ready to repeat such a grave error again and this is why we are resisting any form of backdoor manipulation by anyone against our collective struggle. And as for the Osoko group, they are only ranting on social media, deceiving the Ex-governor. They are less than 10 percent and it is rediculous to ever imagined that the minority would want to Lord over the larger party populace. We have only sent signals down to Mr Ayo Fayose that we are fully on ground, we have the people and we have the party. It is not going to be business as usual as we will be taking the boo by it's horn because we are returning the power back to the people”. She said.

Ondo2020: Again, Akeredolu’s commissioner, others defect to ZLP

Ondo2020: Again, Akeredolu’s commissioner, others defect to ZLP

Again, top government official working with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has resigned his appointment to join the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), ahead of the October 10 Ondo governorship election.

The official is Bisi Ilawole, a Commissioner with the Ondo State Oil Producing Commission (OSOPADEC). He resigned his appointment with the State government on Tuesday.

In his resignation letter addressed to Mr Akeredolu, he appreciated the governor for giving him the opportunity to serve the state in the capacity of a Commissioner in the intervention agency.

“Sir, it is my profound gratitude for the rare privilege given to me under your administration to serve as a commissioner representing the good people of Ilaje Oil Producing Communities,” part of his letter reads.

After his resignation, he resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the ZLP, with his supporters.

Moreso, a two-time Chairman of Irele Local Government, Nicholas Akinbiola and Daisi Onetufo, a chieftain of APC, also defected to ZLP.

In addition, a former chairman of Ileoluji/Okeigbo and lawmaker representing the constituency, Folagbade Gbemibade dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for ZLP.

Speaking after he received them at the ZLP Secretariat, the state chairman, Joseph Akinlaja, said the interest of the folks would be considered.

Last week, Ojaomonews.com reported that a senior aide of Mr Akeredolu, Andrew Ogunsakin. resigned his appointment from the government, and threw his weight behind deputy Agboola Ajayi, ahead of the state governorship election.

Olujimi Inaugurates South Senatorial Forum.

Olujimi Inaugurates South Senatorial Forum.

The senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District at the red chamber, earlier today, in her country home, had Inaugurated a four substantive committees in the Senatorial district.

The meeting which was presided over by the Fmr Ag. Governor of Ekiti State, RT HON. Tunji Odeyemi, includes the PDP State Working Committee under chairmanship of Hon Kehinde Odebunmi, former chairman of Ekiti State Pilgrimage Board, Chief Adewale Ojo amongst other notable dignitaries and leaders in the district were in attendance.

The senator in her inaugural speech stated clearly that, "I want synergy in this district, and I want our people to work together as one family. This Senatorial District is one out of the three, we need to be selfless as this Senatorial is now nurturing the whole state".

She reiterated genuine love among all members of People's Democratic Party in the Zone, to showcase their support for the newly inaugurated state working committee.

Stressing further, Olujimi said, "Convention is ahead of us, we need to remain indivisible and to support the SWC. I disagree with those nursing groups inside our group". She added.

Furthermore, ": I want everybody to go back to their different LG, to Inaugurates the aforementioned committees. I want every one to be carried along and have sense of belonging. we must move forward as a team and swift as possible than expected. The struggle continues and we must not look back." she said.

Below are the members of the various committees inaugurated

(1) Apex committee

(2) leaders committee

(3)The strategy and logistics committee

(4) The media committee

Signed:

Jide Ojaomo

Sec. PDP Media Team

What Is Left Of APC Is Just Respect For Buhari – Okorocha

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said that only respect for President Muhammadu Buhari is all that is left of the APC and that the crisis rocking the party was part of consequences for relegating the founding members.

Okorocha who addressed some journalists on Sunday in Abuja said that there is no more APC.

According to him, the party that is smarting from internal crisis after the 2019 general elections, died the day the leadership abandoned the progressive and democratic ideals on which it was founded.

Okorocha, who is also the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, said that apart from President Buhari, the other leaders of the political blocks that merged to form the party in 2015, were practically schemed out by forces that later joined the party.

“Permit me to give you the inside of APC, this word APC was formed by four major political parties that had governors, one was the CPC led by President Muhammadu Buhari, ACN led by Ahmed Tinubu, ANPP led by Ogbonnaya Onu who all brought their structure, APGA led by me brought in our structure. Every other person fell into this structure. The PDP group came in and joined us. I gave the name APC. I designed that logo and that was the beginning of the party and we had understanding.

“That is the party you call APC and unless we go back to where it all started, APC can never see the light of the day and that was how we started and that was what brought President Muhammadu Buhari to office.

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You Made It: Buhari congratulates Obaseki, commends INEC

The president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a Tweet on Sunday said Buhari also “commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.”

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has commended the electoral process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a Tweet on Sunday said Buhari also “commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.”

In his reaction to the outcome of the election as announced by INEC, President Buhari said: “My commitment to free and fair elections is firm, because without free and fair elections, the foundation of our political and moral authority will be weak.”

The President added: “I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true democratic order.

“Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don’t count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with,” he saidin a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity.

He commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.

Newsflash247 had reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Governor Godwin Obaseki of the PDP, winner of the Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State.

INEC’s Returning Officer for the election declared Obaseki winner of the election after polling the highest number of votes as mandated by the law.

According to results collated in 18 LGAs early Sunday, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, won in 15 local government areas of the state.

Obaseki, who is the PDP’s governorship candidate defeated his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a total of 307,955.

Ize-Iyamu, however, polled a total of 223,619.

(1) In Esan South-East, Obaseki scored 10,565 votes while Ize-Iyamu got 9,237 votes.

(2) In Esan North-East, the governor polled 13,579 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 6,559 votes.

(3) In Esan Central, the governor polled 10,963 votes and Mr Ize-Iyamu got 6,719 votes.

(4) In Igueben, Mr Obaseki got 7,870 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu polled 5,199 votes.

(5) In Uhunmwode South-South, the PDP scored 10,022 while the APC got 5,972 votes.

(6) In Esan West, Mr Obaseki scored 17,433 votes while Ize-Iyamu got 7,189 votes.

(7) In Egor Local Government, the governor garnered 27,621 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 10,202.

(8) Mr Obaseki polled 41,030 votes in Ikpoba Okha while Mr Ize-Iyamu got 18,218 votes.

(9) In Owan East, the APC scored 19,295 while the PDP got 14,762.

(10) Mr Ize-Iyamu also scored 26,140 votes in Etsako West while Mr Obaseki polled 17,959 votes.

(11) In Akoko Edo, the governor garnered 20,101 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 22,963 votes.

(12) In Etsako East, the APC polled 17,011 votes while the PDP scored 10,668.

(13) In Oredo, Mr Obaseki scored 43,498 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 18,365 votes.

(14) In Ovia North-East, Mr Obaseki scored 16,987 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 9,907 votes.

(15) In Owan West LGA, Obaseki 11,485 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 11,193 votes.

(16) In Etsako Central, Obaseki scored 7,470 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 8,359 votes.

(17) In Orhionmwon, Obaseki scored 13,445 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 10,458 votes.

(18) In Ovia South-West, Obaseki scored 12,659 votes while Mr Ize-Iyamu scored 10, 636 votes.

EKITI STATE PDP CONGRATULATES OBASEKI

EKITI STATE PDP CONGRATULATES OBASEKI

Commends Wike, Makinde, Okowa & other leaders for their resilience

Ekiti State Chapter of the PDP joins the teeming supporters of His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, the Governor-Elect of Edo State, to celebrate his victory at the polls. The State Working Committee under the leadership of Hon Kehinde Odebunmi expresses the joy of Ekiti PDP and members for the outstanding victory.

The Ekiti PDP commends the Edo State voters, in particular, the PDP members for fighting doggedly against the rigging of the election, there by disgracing God fatherism in the politics of the State. This is a timely warning to those still acting God in our democracy to have a rethink and respect the power of the people.

The party encourages all its members to take a cue from the Spartan ruggedness, determination and sincerity of Godwin Obaseki, Edo state PDP members, including Edo State people, across the political divide, for not allowing the APC money bags to offer the state for sale.

Obaseki neither compromised the victory of the party nor was he involved in underhand tricks against the party. They were transparent and sincere to the party. And here is the reward today.

Ekiti State PDP also commends our courageous "war commanders" led by Governor(s) Wike of River State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Okowa of Delta state and other leaders who didn't blink their eyelids, in ensuing that pdp retains Edo State in the genuine mainstream of Nigerian politics.

Finally, as we continue to celebrate the victory of Godwin Obaseki, we must be on guard that it is not yet Uhuru, until pdp removes all the APC anti-people rickety structures, from the North to the South. That is the only hope of restoration for the Nigerian people.The next victory being Ondo state governorship election of Eyitayo Jegede, SAN on October 10, 2020.

Sanya Adesua

Ekit State PDP Publicity Secretary.

September 20,2020

Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu concedes defeat, congratulates PDP

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2020 Edo State Governorship Election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has admitted that he lost the election.

Ize-Iyamu agreed that the Peoples Democratic Party won the election and he has since congratulated the opposition party.

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday afternoon declared PDP’s candidate, Governor Godwin Obaseki, winner of the keenly contested election.

Reacting via his Twitter handle, Ize-Iyamu wrote, “Edo people has decided, We thank you all! Congratulations to the opposition party! They have won! Election no be war. It’s time to work more harder for the next 4 years. Congratulations.”

See tweet:

https://twitter.com/ize_osagie/status/1307655733840949249?s=20

Details later…

Edo Decides: Olujimi Congratulates Obaseki, Hail Gov Wike, Okowa, Seyi Makinde

Edo Decides: Olujimi Congratulates Obaseki, Hail Gov Wike, Okowa, Seyi Makinde

The Senator representing South District of Ekiti State, Mrs Biodun Olujimi has congratulated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Governor-Elect of Edo state, Gov. Godwin Obaseki for his victory at the polls.

Obaseki had emerged victorious in the governorship election held on Saturday in the state.

Olujimi urged Obaseki to use his second coming to consolidate on his previous achievements during his first tenure as the governor of the state. She also urged him to justify the confidence the Edo electorates have reposed in him by voting massively for him and defending their votes during the governorship election. The courage, resilience and commitment of Edo people to democratic tenets cannot be questioned.

Olujimi said the just concluded Edo State gubernatorial election has further showed the readiness of the Nigerian electorates, particularly, the downtrodden masses to fight against any form of oppression and godfatherism which she believes had served as clog in the wheel of progress to the Nigerian democratic system.

According to a statement made available through her media aide, Chief Sanya Atofarati, Olujimi congratulated the good people of Edo state for their steadfastness, resilience and doggedness even in the face of Intimidation, molestation and humiliation.

Olujimi commended the leadership and members of PDP and its supporters for the hard-fought victory.

Olujimi specially congratulated the PDP Governors who stood by through the struggle, particularly, Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike and his counterparts, Delta State Gov. Patrick Okowa and Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde for their commitment and genuine interest in the sustainability of democracy in Nigeria. Olujimi said the governors have by the success of the Edo election written their names in gold in the book of history and assured that posterity will favour them all.

She however urged the Ekiti state Chapter of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain impartial in its recognition of Hon. Kehinde Odebunmi as the lawful chairman of Ekiti state PDP, this she believes would aide the smooth process of the forthcoming 2022 governorship in the state.

Ekiti2022: The Jolly Of The Two Erstwhile Sworn Political Enemies

Ekiti2022: The Jolly Of The Two Erstwhile Sworn Political Enemies

Former governors Ayodele Fayose and Segun Oni of Ekiti State, two erstwhile sworn political enemies, are now jolly good political pals. The two are members of the same faction of the troubled opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Following Oni’s unexpected decision to support Fayose’s camp in its battle against Senator Biodun Olujimi’s group, the battle for control of the party rages on.

Sentry has, however, discovered that the new found love between the two politicians who not too long ago battled themselves to a standstill, may soon collapse.

Most observers watching the moves of both men, hold the same view. Sources say the new friendship may be more of a loose political alliance than true reconciliation.

Tongues are wagging that Oni is befriending Fayose because he desires the PDP gubernatorial ticket for 2022. On the other hand, others are saying Osokomole has no plan to support his new friend’s gubernatorial aspiration.

Those who foresee a short-lived friendship between them are citing Fayose’s statement when he announced the end of hostilities between him and Oni last August, as a clear indication of things to come.

“Having formally received Engr. Segun Oni into the PDP at yesterday’s State Congress, henceforth, nobody should castigate, embarrass or undermine him (Oni) on any social media platforms associated with Osoko Political Family. However, this statement does not

represent or amount to endorsement of Oni’s gubernatorial ambition,” Fayose had said publicly, to set the stage for another round of intrigues between the new friends. To matters more interesting, sources close to Oni insist he’s not about to drop his ambition any time soon.

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Just In: Retired US soldier Abducted By Kidnappers, Regain Freedom

A retired United States of America Army officer, Major Jide Ijadare has regained freedom from his abductors.

Ijadare, who was kidnapped on Tuesday at his palm oil producing factory located along Ijan-Ise road in Ijan-Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government was left off the hook after four days in the captivity.

A contractor working with the factory was shot dead by the assailants in the process of perpetrating the evil deeds.

Ijadare’s abduction came barely 48 hours after a Director in Gbonyin Local Council area, Mr David Jejelowo was shot dead by assailants.

A family source told our reporter via a telephone conversation that the US army officer regained his freedom after paying the ransom demanded by the kidnappers.

The source had on Wednesday revealed that the abductors had called few hours after the kidnapping and demanded N20 million ransom.

“My brother was released this afternoon around 4.15pm and he has reunited with the family”.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sunday Abutu, confirmed that the abductees had regained freedom.

He, however, said the police were not aware of any ransom being paid before Ijadare’s release.

“We are not aware of any ransom being paid. We believe he was released after the pressure the security agencies and local hunters piled up by combing the surrounding bushes.”

Ekiti PDP: Again, Senator Olujimi Empower Constituents

Ekiti PDP: Again, Senator Olujimi Empower Constituents

Omo Imam

18/9/2020

The beneficiaries of the face two of the Mrs Biodun Olujimi, the senator representing, Ekiti South Senatorial district couldn't hides their joy as they received items ranging from Motorcycles, Refrigerators, Gridding Machines, Sewing Machines and Cash gifts amongst others.

Speaking with Encyclopedia Gist popularly known as Omo-Imam, it's was gathered that the beneficiaries who gathered together from across the six local governments of the Senatorial district affirmed that the Leadership of Senator Biodun Olujimi in Ekiti State was not controversial and not contentious, they however prayed that God sustains her unrelenting quest to sustaining qualitative leadership in the national assembly and Ekiti state in particular.

Mr Adeife who's the current chairman of ward 9 in Ekiti Southwest Local government said, "myself and entire members and Executives of my local government are overwhelmed by the legendary gesture displayed today by our senator Biodun Olujimi and we will continue to be grateful to her".

Another beneficiary, Mrs Bosede Dada from Emure local government of the state who couldn't hide her tears of joy express gratitude to the female senator while saying, "politics isn't about mouth louding but leadership is about who gives more, who contributes more, who leads the way and express compassionate of others."

In her earlier address, Sen Biodun Olujimi admonished the beneficiaries to seize the opportunity to contribute to their respective locality. Stressing further, she said her commitment to human capital development was informed by the love showed to her by her constituents devoid of political affiliation. She however pledge to remain dogged in her fight against any trait of undemocratic tendencies which could bring about lawlessness, injustice and any form of oppression by anyone within and without the People's Democratic Party in Ekiti State.

Meanwhile, the state People's Democratic Party Chairman, Hon Kehinde Odebunmi, commended the effort of the Senator for being a true Democrat; saying; "it's a wonderful achievement by senator Biodun Olujimi and first of it's kind and we are highly elated. An Empowerment whereby over 1500 citizens of Ekiti State benefitted from. We are very happy that we have the caliber of senator Biodun Olujimi in our midst, it's worthy of commendation than condemnation. He said.

Flood of empowerment in Ekiti, Olujimi At it Again.

Flood of empowerment in Ekiti, Olujimi At it Again.

Again, the senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District in the 9th Nigerian NASS, Chief Mrs Biodun Olujimi who earlier last week distributed lots of items and cash gifts in her hometown to hundreds of her constituents, arrived Ado-Ekiti the capital of Ekiti State today to distribute sewing machines, grinding machines, Solar inverter, Laptops, refrigerators, motorcycles, cash gifts and among others.

The senator who is the leader of repositioning movement that metamorphosis to Ekiti State PDP under the leadership of Hon Kehinde Odebunmi

, gathered four people in each ward of the sixty-four wards that make up the Senatorial district.

Ojaomonews.com in its contact with the beneficiaries; Mr Kehinde Falana from ward10 of Ogotun-Ekiti, Mrs omowumi Ajayi from Aisegba ward2 and Mr Adeseko Adekunle from Ise-orun ward10 appreciated the good gesture of the senator respectively.

In their respective statements, they said, "Leadership is not by visiting radio stations to make noise or grandstanding, it's your deeds that will accord you the deserved respect". Senator Olujimi is the leader of PDP in Ekiti State by all measures. They said.

BREAKING: FG Apologises For Asking All Bank, Other Account Holders To Re-Register

The Federal Government has apologised for asking all account holders in the country’s financial institutions to register their details again.

The FG had earlier asked all account holders in banks, including insurance companies, to fill and submit a Self-Confirmation form.

The order was given despite the possession of the Bank Verification Number and the National Identification Number by account holders on Thursday.

Failure to do so, the Nigerian government threatened to block access to defaulters’ accounts or impose a monetary penalty.

The order to fill another Self-Confirmation form, despite the existing BVN and NIN, had attracted condemnations on social media.

However, in a tweet on Friday, the government apologised for misinformation.

It tweeted, “We apologise for the misleading tweets (now deleted) that went up yesterday, regarding the completion of self-certification forms by Reportable Persons. The message contained in the @firsNigeria Notice does not apply to everybody. FIRS will issue appropriate clarification shortly.”

In a press statement, the Federal Inland Revenue Service explained that only “reportable persons” are expected to submit the form.

The statement read, “This is to clarify the publication for financial institutions account holders in Nigeria to complete the self-certification form, pursuant to the Income Tax (Common Reporting Standard) Regulations 2019 which is for the fulfilment of Automatic Exchange of Information Requirements.

“The Self Certification form is basically to be administered on Reportable persons holding accounts in Financial institutions that are regarded as “Reportable Financial Institutions” under the CRS.

“Reportable persons are often non-residents. And other persons who have a residence for tax purposes in more than one jurisdiction or Country.

“Financial Institutions are expected to administer the Self Certification form on such account holders when the information at its disposal indicates that the Account holder is a person resident for tax purpose in more than one jurisdiction.

“The information that indicates an account holder is a resident for tax purposes in more than one jurisdiction, is expected to be available to Financial Institutions during the account opening processes for the KYC and AML purpose.”

Earlier, the Nigerian government said all persons holding accounts in different financial institutions are required to complete and submit the form to each one of their institutions.

It had tweeted, “This is to notify the general public that all account holders in Financial Institutions (Banks, Insurance Companies, etc) are required to obtain, complete, and submit Self – Certification Forms to their respective Financial Institutions.

“Failure to comply with the requirement to administer or execute this form attracts sanctions which may include monetary penalty or inability to operate the account.”

Ekiti2022: Duro Faseyi, Odebunmi, Afolabi, Anifowose, party chieftains inaugurate Officers.

Ekiti2022: Duro Faseyi, Odebunmi, Afolabi, Anifowose, party chieftains inaugurate Officers.

Alabi Samson– Eda Oniyo

September 17, 2020.

Senator Duro Faseyi of Ekiti North, PDP State Chairman, Hon Kehinde Odebunmi, state women leader, Mrs Yemisi Afolabi, the party’s Senatorial chairman, Hon. Anifowose including the state Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Oladipo Ebenezer were among the dignitaries that graced the inauguration of PDP Executives in Ilejemeje Local Government today September 17, 2020.

The dignitaries in their separate speeches at the event laid emphasis on "unity is the key to win future elections”.

Duro Faseyi said: Despite the fact that he had nothing to loose or gain in the crises rocking the party in the state but only submitting himself to the task of returning the party to the path of greater heights. He urged all the party faithful to come under one umbrella and build a PDP that is capable of winning elections in 2022.

“Let us close ranks and work to deliver Ekiti for PDP through this party officers. Though we have no victor, nor vanquished in today’s exercise but a victory for all PDP in Ilejemeje and Ekiti North. We are members of the same family. We may have some little disagreement, at the end of the day, it is the party that wins, not any individual or group.

“If truly we love this party, let us put the past behind us and return this party to the summit. Let us unite and work as a team in the overall interest of our party and people of Ekiti State. He added”.

PDP State Chairman counsels new excos

Meanwhile, Hon. Kehinde Odebunmi, the state Chairman of the PDP congratulated the new Ilejemeje PDP Executive Committee, advising them to work for the growth of the party.

The oath of office was administered by Hon. Joshua Oladimeji, the Immediate past state organizing secretary of the party.

New Ilejemeje PDP Chairman, Pastor Rotimi Dare thanked the leadership and members of the party for giving him the opportunity to serve.

He said, God has used Senators Duro Faseyi, Biodun Olujimi, and host of leaders in the state to rebuild a new PDP in Ekiti State. He saluted the resilience of PDP in weathering the storm.

Rotimi assured that the new Executive will serve the party diligently.

The erstwhile commissioner and party chieftain, Segun Akinwumi thanked all the guest of party for making the event a read letter day and affirm that Ilejemeje will continue to work for the party to ensure future victories.

APC Crisis deepens: Chieftain, 500 others defect to PDP in Ekiti

Not less than five hundred members of All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State were Reportedly defected to the opposition Peoples democratic party, today Thursday, Sept 17th 2020.

The former members of the All Progressives Congress, who gathered from across the 11 Wards of Ido-Osi local government area of Ekiti State were led by their leader, Hon Alade ode who expressed dissatisfaction at what he described as archaic, alien and undemocratic practice of All Progressives Congress in the state, which he said the crisis rocking the party were responsible for the mass defection being witnessed by party in the state.

Ojaomonews.com reliably gathered that earlier to their defection, the new PDP members were formerly received by the chairman and members of their respective wards, where they alleged that Dr Kayode Fayemi government had failed to deliver dividends of democracy, particularly to the downtrodden citizens of the state.

The event which took place at the PDP secretariat in Ido-Osi local government and presided over by the party chairman, Mr olaleye Abiodun witnessed the presence of party leaders and bigwigs in the Senatorial district: including the immediate past senator who represented Ekiti North District in the 8th Nigerian senate, Sen Duro Faseyi, a member of the caretaker committee in the Southwest zone Hon Adeola Ogunrinde, the party’s Senatorial chairman Hon. Anifowose and among other leaders.

Meanwhile call efforts to reach out to the APC Chairman in the state, Barr Paul omotosho proved abortive, as all his lines were not connecting as at the time of filing this report.

However, political observers in the state and beyond have posited that PDP has better chances of winning the 2022 governorship election in the state, if proper reconciliatory measures could be taken to salvage the current crisis rocking the party in the state.

In his position, Sen Duro Faseyi opined that only a genuine reconciliation could save the party from heat imminent woe. Stating that, “it is an act of absurdity, lawlessness and injustice for anyone regardless of how highly placed in the society or in the party to think that it could be justified to impose or lord a less than 10% members of the party over the general populace of the party”. He said.

No govt has done so much with less income like Buhari – Lai Mohammed boasts

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has boasted that Buhari’s administration was making so much progress across all sectors of the economy with 60 percent less national income.

In a statement signed by his spokesman, Segun Adeyemi, the minister maintained that Buhari was setting Nigeria on the path of sustainable development.

According to Mohammed: “No government in the history of the country has done so much with so little, as the Buhari administration is doing presently.

“With 60% less national income, the Administration is making progress on all fronts and setting the country on the path of sustainable growth and development.”

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PDP NWC Letter Of Recognition: An Antics of Fayose.

PDP NWC Letter Of Recognition: An Antics of Fayose.

The chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Ekiti State, Kehinde Odebunmi, on Friday doubted the authenticity of a letter purportedly written by the party’s National Working Committee which gave recognition to the former Governor Ayodele Fayose faction’s State Working Committee chaired by Bisi Kolawole.

Odebunmi, who is the chairman recognized by Senator Biodun Olujimi and 80% of PDP in Ekiti State, said, “The contents of the letter purportedly signed by the party’s national secretary, Senator Umaru Tsauri, were full of confusion and ambiguities.”

Leadership crisis between Fayose and Olujimi had split the party into two factions whereby they conducted parallel ward, local government and state congresses just as there is a pending legal issue over the conduct of the ward congresses.

The September 10, 2020 letter entitled, ‘State executive committee – Ekiti State,’ and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police stated that Ekiti PDP had concluded its congresses, adding “the SWC is led by Hon Bisi Kolawole and scribed by Hon Mrs Funmi Ogun.”

But Odebunmi, a former member of the House of Representatives, who spoke at a conference, addressed by the Olujimi faction in Ado Ekiti, said, “Firstly, we doubt the authenticity of the letter purportedly written by the National Secretary, because it was solely written and signed by the National Secretary. By my own understanding, any letter by any party to any federal agency is always co-signed by the chairman and secretary.

“Again in paragraph two of the letter, the party owned up that it hasn’t conducted the ward and state congresses in 22 wards of two local governments. If that is the case, why should they proceed with the state congress when there were outstanding? Are they saying the two councils are not part of Ekiti? They should know that you can’t build something on nothing.

“Let me also notice that the letter was addressed to the IGP and copied Independent National Electoral Commission. When did the IGP become the superintending authority over INEC? We are of the opinion that a separate letter has to be written to INEC and should be co-signed by National Chairman and Secretary.

“We know their antics, they didn’t write to INEC directly because the electoral umpire didn’t participate in the charade they called congress here in Ekiti. To us, we doubt the authenticity of that letter going by the ambiguities contained therein.”